ChargePoint (CHPT) Hits Network Milestone With 1 Million Charging Ports Available Globally
ChargePoint’s network has officially reached the 1 million mark for available public, private, and roaming EV ports across North America and Europe. Additionally, the charging network shared that those ports have delivered over 10 billion all-electric miles to drivers to date.
Company CEO Rick Wilmer spoke about the milestones: With more EVs on the road, ensuring drivers have access to reliable charging everywhere they need it is imperative. Enabling access to more than one million ports, on a network that has enabled more than ten billion electric miles to be driven, underscores ChargePoint’s commitment to delivering a world-class driver experience.
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Sun Auto Tire & Service Launches SAFE Fleet Program Nationwide
Sun Auto Tire & Service Announces the Official Launch of the Sun Auto Fleet Enterprises (SAFE) Fleet Program
The Sun Auto Fleet Enterprises program is a comprehensive suite of services aimed at helping fleets of all sizes maximize productivity by reducing costly downtime. Benefits of the program include volume-based discounts, detailed vehicle history and digital vehicle inspections, nationwide warranty coverage, priority scheduling, and flexible payment options.
“At Sun Auto Tire & Service, we focus on quality and prioritize fleets as part of our growth strategy,” says Chris Ripani, Chief Operations Officer of Sun Auto.
Fleetio Go Fleet Maintenance App Now Available in Spanish
Fleetio, a leading fleet maintenance management software company, announced the launch of a Spanish language option in its mobile fleet maintenance app, Fleetio Go.
Spanish-speaking employees can play a crucial role in ensuring that today’s fleets run safely and efficiently, but language barriers sometimes get in the way of accurately assessing and completing fleet maintenance workflows.
“At Fleetio, we understand the importance of a diverse workforce within the fleet maintenance industry,” said Esteban Contreras, Vice President of Product at Fleetio. “By offering Fleetio Go in Spanish, we’re empowering nearly a quarter of our customer base with the tools and resources they need to excel in their roles."
Cox Automotive Study: Fleet Owners More Satisfied With EVs Than ICE Alternatives
New research released by Cox Automotive shows that fleet owners operating both electric vehicles (EVs) and their traditional, fuel-burning counterparts have higher levels of satisfaction with their EVs.
The Future of Fleets: Path to EV Adoption suggests that, compared to vehicles powered by internal-combustion engines (ICE), EVs bring higher scores among fleet owners in key metrics such as “overall satisfaction,” “cost of ownership” and “vehicle usage and capabilities.”
“The electric-vehicle story is much larger than just the retail story,” said Zo Rahim, senior analyst of Research and Market Intelligence at Cox Automotive. “In many ways, electric vehicles can be an ideal solution for many fleet operations..."
